Recent DiscussionsHow soon after mastectomy can unusual scar be "tidied" It is 9 weeks since my mastectomy. My scar has healed well, so far, with intermittent swelling in my armpit. My main concern is my "triple" cleavage with a fairly hard "knob" between two of the "va...Predict - Breast Cancer app I’ve just discovered an app called ‘Predict - Breast Cancer’. I may be late to the party on this one and you might all know about it but I’d like to know your opinions if you’ve used it and if you’ve...What to expect - AC after Carbo/paclitaxel/pembro Hi fighters, I am super worried about what to expect with my first AC coming up. I'll be having my birthday gathering 3 days after it too. I've got one more paclitaxel on its own in the 12 week car...Monash Health or Peter Mac Hi I had gone private when first diagnosed with 1 lump and treatment would be lumpdectomy and radiation. Then after an MRI, results showed multifocal in the other breast too. The treatments, and...Microcalcification biopsy I was wondering if anyone here has experience with microcalcifications? In particular, whether they've been biopsied and if so, how many times? And have you had an MRI or other imaging to help und...Oncotype testing Hello everyone, I had a double mastectomy with Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy with expanders on 24th August. ER+ PR+ HER2-. Pathology shows clear margins and cancer not detected in Lymph Nodes. Left Bre...Men don't like Hormone Tablet side effects for Prostate - trying new meds On NBN News some years ago ... watch the video! https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/new-drugs-trials-testicular-cancer-australia-20181226-p5wt63.html Hydroxychlorquine GH (for arthritis) and ...Genomic testing or skip the test Good morning I do have an inquiry. Been diagnosed had left side.mastectomy and found invasive ca and 1 lymph node with 4mm. 2 weeks after my surgery i opted for axillary clearance and no other lym...Maitland Public or Private Hospitals? Has anyone here had treatment in Maitland Private or Maitland Public Hospitals? Financial constraints are pushing me towards the Public System but we do have Private Health Insurance so could go Pri...Short stabbing pain So today while at work, I have had on and off all day short stabbing pain near where I think it’s scar tissue, it’s been 7 months since surgery and I don’t see the oncology nurse for another 10days....🗣️🩺Cancer Australia invites your participation in the Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) templates Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) templates have been embedded within the Australian Cancer Plan demonstrating their importance in describing a national standard of high-quality cancer care. OCPs outline co...Post mastectomy scar management Just wanting some advice on what products work best to minimise the scars after a double flat mastectomy. Are you on Zoladex? It is being withdrawn from BC patients' treatments in November 2026 https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1536059021895756&id=100064750174391&rdid=ZbyIOgLWpVyIo312# BCNA Mez_BCNA Christina_BCNA Can you please look into this and kickstart strong advoca...Post-treatment fatigue - feeling discouraged and frustrated Hi there lovely people. I finished chemo in Sept '25 and radiation in Oct '25 (so about 7 months ago), and I'm on tamoxifen. I am still really struggling with fatigue and having to pace and limit mys...Flying with a seroma Hi peeps I have a seroma on my chest wall, following mastectomy with flat closure just over 12 months ago. The seroma has been drained multiple times but keeps coming back - the saga continues... ...Anastrozole and vertigoHi all, couple of weeks ago I had such a terrible vertigo that I couldn't get out of the bed for one week. Now I am fine. I am taking Anastrozole in the past 5 years. I am wondering could vertigo was ...Stopping hormone blockersHi I was diagnosed with BC at the age of 40 in 2022 and have had surgery, chemo, radiotherapy and have been in remission since May 2023. I went on hormone blockers straight after my active trea...Hormone Blockers Hi. I was diagnosed with early invasive carcinoma with lobular & ductal features, grade 2, ER/PR + and HER2- on 3rd March. I had a lumpectomy on 9th March and subsequently developed a large - 94mm - ...Post surgery / cancer follow up. Not sure where to write this one! If anyone has suggestion on where please let me know and I'll put it in there. So I have had a shockingly bad journey. TNBC. Stage 2-3 when started...so they said. ...Radiologist oncologistHi has anyone been treated for radiotherapy over at Berwick,, St John of God hospital,as I have been transferred over from maroondah as it's closer to me
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